Which Incision Should I Choose for my Breast Reduction? (photo)

My PS gave me a choice between The Short Scar or the Inverted T for my breast reduction. When I asked for his advice he told "it is ultimately my decision". I have no clue what to choose. My breast are 34 E or F. and the nipple is very low and my breasts are pendulous. I would like volume removed but I also want a MAJOR lift. I understand they are both great techniques but I need an HONEST opinion. Which is my best choice?

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Best type of breast reduction

There are benefits and drawbacks to different breast reduction techniques and these should be thoroughly discussed with your surgeon before any decisions are made. Some of the choice will ultimately depend on his/her experience with certain techniques though. In my practice, I would strongly suggest a vertical reduction that avoids the horizontal component of the inverted T technique. I personal think that the overall shape and scarring are better with this technique, in my hands. But I... more

Incision in Breast Reduction

Asking you to choose the incision without thoroughly explaining the potential outcome of each is like asking someone needing surgery for abdominal pain to choose the incision without telling them what is causing the pain. Occasionally one can obtain the same result with either incision. In that case, the surgeon should choose the lesser incision. However, that is rarely the case. If an excellent result can be obtained with a vertical breast reduction incision, then that is what should be... more

Breast Reduction Technique?

Thank you for the question. I think the most important decision you make is choice of plastic surgeon, not specific technique. Once you have made this choice, based on careful due diligence, ask your surgeon to use whatever technique he/she feels will ( based on experience and judgment) will most likely achieve the results you are looking for. Best wishes.

Choose the Surgeon, Not the Incision or Technique

The short answer is - PICK THE BEST BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON - AND NOT THE INCISION. Then ask him which procedure he is most comfortable with and will give you the best result. For the first half of my career, I performed the inverted T or "Anchor Pattern" breast reduction and for the second half a minimal incision surgery using a “vertical” or “lollipop” scar technique. The minimal scar technique in my hands is a far superior method.... more

Breast reduction incision

For a true breast reduction, the inverted T is the incision. I would not perform a short scar incision on you given the degree of ptosis or sagging in the breasts. In breast reduction, I do not think that, in most instances, the choice is the patient's to make. The size, nipple to inframammary crease distance and nipple heights are the determinants and that the incision becomes a matter of medical judgment. You really have to decide whether you are looking for a... more

Choice of breast reduction scars

You are a very good candidate for breast reduction. Vertical scar or inverted T scars work best in the hands of the surgeons who use them and recommend them to their patients. In my experience, you will have a better shape and better lift with the inverted T or Wise pattern incision.

Only the choice for breast reduction or not is yours to make

Only the decision to have breast reduction is yours to make. The way the reduction is performed depends on professional judgement and skill, and years of experience with the procedure. Your surgeon alone is ultimately responsible for the result. Seems to be red flag here and a second opinion might be best.

Talk to your doctor

An experienced board certified plastic surgeon should explain to you the different scars and procedures. It is their responsibility to explain to you why they would done one instead of the other. It is a cop out to put the ball in your court without fully explaining why they would use one instead of the other.